IS2S566 - Team Application Project and PPE 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | IS2S566 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Team Application Project and PPE | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Computing and Mathematics | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Informatics | ||
| Module Leader: | Mark Ware | ||
| Module Team: | Mitchel Langford, Iain Shewring, Adam Jones, Paul Jarvis | ||
| First Intended Intake: | Final Year of Intake: | ||
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100371 - information systems | 101276 - work placement experience (personal learning) | 101278 - employability skills (personal learning) |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 40 | 30 | 30 |
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
This Professional Practice and Employability (PPE) module provide students with real-world work experience within the context of Information Systems Development and Computer Programming. The module provides students with the opportunity to engage in a real-world application development process in which a non-trivial information system is developed through the cycle of project specification, analysis of requirements and system design, prototype implementation, and critical evaluation and reflection. It will also enable students to demonstrate their engagement in a professional work environment and enhance their ability to appraise their performance.
Content Summary
The module provides opportunities for students to demonstrate their engagement in a professional work environment via working in a group-based project; to demonstrate independent thinking and self-appraisal; to further develop investigative, time-management, team-working and presentation skills; and to further develop coding skills relevant to the modern application development workplace. On completion, teams will present, critique and defend the methods and outcomes of their project, critically reflecting on the development work undertaken and the nature of professional practice.
Taught content
- Information system design and specification.
- Front-end development and integration with a database back-end.
- Collaborative programming and team working tools, techniques, and environments.
An introduction to other professional skills that might be required during industrial placement:
- Project management and leadership.
- Team building and team interactions.
- Writing a professional CV.
- Developing a professional digital presence.
PPE
- Students will spend seventy hours conducting relevant work experience or live project.
- Reflecting on the nature of professional practice.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 12 |
| Seminar | 12 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 24 |
| Independent Study | 10 |
| Placement | 70 |
| Directed Study | 72 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To develop skills, experience, and professional practice in the specification, design and implementation of a functioning information system together with collaborative working tools. |
| LO2 | To reflect on the nature of professional practice, not only in order to identify the gaps between current capabilities and expectations but also to reflect upon the way the work experiences contributed to professional abilities and to use this insight to inform future personal/professional development. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Self Reflective Assessment 1 | Reflection on Placement / Live Project | 0 | 2000 | 40 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Written Work 1 | CV and Written Piece | 0 | 1000 | 10 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) | Team Application Development | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Self Reflective Assessment 1 | ✘ | ✔ | |
| Practical Written Work 1 | ✘ | ✔ | |
| Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) | ✔ | ✘ | |